Salvia and lavender

Bring the beauty of the Mediterranean climate to your garden with these easy-care, sun-loving plants.

This guide has everything you need to know about choosing and planting the best companion plants for lavender, and which to avoid!

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Lavender and Salvia 'hot lips'

Salvia is a genus of plants in the mint family that consists of over 900 species. Some salvia plants, like common garden sage (Salvia officinalis) and Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), are used as culinary herbs. In contrast, others are considered ornamental salvias prized for the striking blooms and scented foliage.

Summer perennial border with Catnip, ornamental onion flowers (Allium), white and purple sage (Salvia), Filoli garden

Transform your yard into a mesmerizing display of purple hues by exploring these enchanting landscaping ideas. Elevate your outdoor space by introducing an assortment of captivating purple plants. Incorporate vibrant blooms like lavender, agapanthus, and salvia to infuse bold pops of color into your garden. Heighten the visual impact with the addition of striking purple foliage plants such as purple fountain grass or purple smoke bush.

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salvia, lavender, geranium, grass

Elevate your garden's beauty by pairing Russian Sage with compatible companion plants like Lavender, Salvia, and Catmint. These companions not only complement the graceful appearance of Russian Sage but also thrive in similar growing conditions, enhancing the overall visual appeal and biodiversity of your garden. What other companion plants complement Russian Sage, and how can they be integrated effectively for optimal growth? Delve deeper into our guide for comprehensive insights.

perennial border with salvia, common yarrow and russian sage

Bee friendly, this lovely border includes a few fabulous perennials that will provide interest through color, texture and form for weeks!

A guide to the best companion plants for lavender, and plants you should avoid. Learn about stunning plant combinations that thrive together.

Mixed herbaceous border containing Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton', Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', Nepeta, Buddleia and clipped Box balls, Town Place, late June.

Landscaping by Thomas Rainer #compliment #grasses #landscaping #little #ornamental #purple #Rainer #thomas

Lavender Borders

Best Russian sage companion plants That Go Well and What to Avoid : With its tall wispy wands of lavender or blue flowers and grey-green silvery foliage, Russian sage, a hardy perennial, is a great addition to a garden as it can act as a specimen plant or provide great contrast to other plants with its texture and color.

Shari 🌊 Coastal Decor | Vegan | Gardening on Instagram: "Sage (salvia). Watch my perennial sage grow thru the season. This perennial is astounding during its first full flush of blooms in June. The bright purple stalks are a show stopper. Often confused with lavender to the untrained eye, the unpleasant scent will confirm this is not lavender. You can cut them back hard after their first flush of blooms to get a second flush that I have found to not be as vibrant, but still just as lush…

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Salvias are a favorite plant of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Get tips for growing these sage plants! #salvia #plants #gardening